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Hunter will have you covered with all things RedHawks for now, but we are looking to add a RedHawk writer soon!
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- Nati Report 6/15by Charlie LeatherwoodThis week on the Nati Report: Reds Struggle AFC North Position Preview UK hires an AD OSU lands another one!
- The Nati Report 6/8by Charlie LeatherwoodThe Nati Report is here! Reds go 1-5 FCC Friendly updates Meet the Team for Xavier Bengals AFC North Breakdown So much More! #NCAA #NFL #MLB #Big12 #BigEast #NKU #Kentucky #Louisville #OSU
- The Nati Report 6/1by Charlie LeatherwoodThis week on the Nati Report: Elly De La Cruz on the IL Miles Robinson to the USMNT means history for FC Cincinnati Cincinnati and Kentucky Baseball fight in the NCAA tournament NKU Promotes 2 Assistants Travis Steele gets a contract extension
- The Nati Report 5/25by Charlie LeatherwoodFrom a dominant six-goal display at TQL Stadium to a chaotic, weather-fueled week on the diamond for the Redlegs, the Queen City sports scene didn’t slow down for the rain. Plus, Cincinnati Baseball officially secures its historic back-to-back ticket to the NCAA tournament, and a massive roster boost breathes new life into regional college hoops. Dive into this week’s full roundup of everything happening in the Nati!
- The Nati Report 5/18by Charlie LeatherwoodFrom the Bengals’ newly dropped 2026 schedule and crazy finishes at TQL Stadium to massive local baseball tournament runs and international recruiting wins, we have your complete weekly roundup of the Queen City sports scene. Read the latest edition of The Nati Report to catch up on the Reds, FCC, UC, Xavier, NKU, and Miami.
- The Nati Report 5/11/26: Messi, Championships, and the Ohio Cupby Charlie LeatherwoodIt certainly wasn’t an ideal week for Cincinnati professional sports, especially with the Reds’ late-inning struggles and an 8-game slide. However, the college side brought plenty of hardware home as NKU Women’s Softball secured a Horizon League title and a trip to the Knoxville Regional. We break down the Reds’ weekend turnaround, preview a massive midweek clash between FCC and Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami, and recap a busy week of roster additions and championship golf for UC and Xavier.
- Nati Report 5/4/26by Hunter SansomMay the 4th be with you! While it was a relatively quiet week in the Queen City, don’t let the lull fool you—local baseball and softball are peaking as we head into tournament season. From the Reds’ struggle for offensive identity to the Bearcats’ firm grip on a potential 2-seed, we’re breaking down the data that matters. Plus, a first look at the early metric rankings for the 2026 hoops season—is it too early to lean on the numbers? Probably. Are we doing it anyway? Absolutely.
- An Open Letter to the NCAAby Hunter SansomThe NCAA is moving toward a 76-team tournament, but at what cost? Expanding the field doesn’t just add games; it threatens the very soul of March: the Cinderella. From Saint Peter’s to Dunk City, here is why moving the ‘little guys’ to a play-in tier is losing the plot.







